Real Madrid x Valencia in LaLiga: where to watch live and time

Real Madrid faces Valencia this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5pm (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, in Madrid, in the 11th round of LaLiga 2025/26. Isolated leader with 27 points, the team led by Xabi Alonso seeks to extend their five-point advantage over Barcelona, ​​second placed, in a duel that could consolidate their dominant campaign in the competition. Valencia, in 18th place with just two wins in ten games, needs victory to escape the relegation zone and break a run of five matches without victories.

The match takes place at a moment of momentum for the Merengues, who are coming off three consecutive victories in the Spanish Championship, including the 2-1 in El Clásico against Barcelona in the previous round.

• Time: 5pm (Brasília time), equivalent to 10pm in Madrid.
• Location: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain.
• Live broadcast: Exclusive on Disney+ for Brazilian audiences.

The historic clash features 214 duels between the teams, with 111 wins for Real Madrid, 59 for Valencia and 44 draws, which highlights the traditional superiority of the home team.

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Real Madrid’s current moment in the lead

Xabi Alonso’s team has demonstrated defensive and offensive consistency this season. With an average of 2.7 goals per game, the Merengues lead the LaLiga attacking rankings.

The recent victory in El Clásico reinforced the squad’s confidence, despite an episode involving Vinícius Júnior, who reacted angrily when he was replaced and later apologized publicly.

Xabi Alonso confirmed that the incident has been resolved and plans to keep the striker as a starter, with possible occasional adjustments to preserve players before the Champions League clash against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Valencia’s complicated situation in the table

Valencia has accumulated just seven points in ten rounds and is struggling to create scoring chances. The team scored just eight goals in the competition, the worst offensive performance among the teams at the top.

Carlos Corberán, coach of the visitors, seeks tactical balance, but the defense has been the Achilles’ heel, with an average of 1.8 goals conceded per match.

The 5-0 victory over Maracena in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday brought relief, but the focus is now on LaLiga, where the Ches urgently need points.

The winless streak exposes problems in the transition between defense and attack, with frequent ball losses in midfield.

Likelylineups for the duel

Real Madrid should enter the field with a balanced 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing possession of the ball. Thibaut Courtois returns in goal after recovering, while Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler anchor the midfield.

• Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Güler; Brahim Díaz, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior. Coach: Xabi Alonso.
• Valencia: Agirrezabala; Correia, Tárrega, Copete, Gayà; Pepelu, Javi Guerra, Rioja, Danjuma; Beltrán, Diego López. Coach: Carlos Corberán.

In attack, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior form a lethal duo, with four and five goals respectively this season.

Recent history between Real Madrid and Valencia

Direct confrontations show Real Madrid’s dominance in recent years. Last season, Valencia surprised with a 2-1 away win in April 2025, but Real came back with a 2-1 win in January at the Mestalla.

In 2024/25, the Merengues won three of four duels, including a 5-1 defeat in the Spanish Super Cup.

The last game in Madrid ended 3-0 for the home team, with goals from Bellingham and Mbappé.

These results indicate that Valencia has little room for error, especially as a visitor.

Tactical expectations at the Bernabéu

Xabi Alonso bets on high pressurefrom the start to exploit Valencia’s defensive weaknesses. The visiting team, in turn, must adopt a reactive stance, with counterattacks led by Arnaut Danjuma, who has four assists in LaLiga.

The match referee, who has not yet been officially defined, will have the challenge of controlling a game with the potential for serious fouls in midfield.

Analysts predict a score with more than 2.5 goals, given Real’s offensive power and the Ches’ vulnerabilities.

Match refereeing and regulations

The Spanish Football Confederation appointed an experienced quartet for the duel. The head referee, with a history of high-tension games, has handed out 15 yellow cards in similar matches this season.

VAR will be active to review controversial moves, such as offsides and penalties, ensuring accurate decisions.

LaLiga regulations include hydration stops on hot days, although November brings mild temperatures in Madrid, around 15 degrees Celsius.

These measures aim to maintain the flow of the game and the physical integrity of the athletes.